Paraprofessional IA Shaner Early Learning Academy at Topeka Public Schools USD 501

Job Title: Paraprofessional I/I-A Classification: ClassifiedReports To: Building Administrator/Certified ProfessionalPosition Code:Assist certified professionals in providing a beneficial learning environment in which allstudents can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resourcematerials.Knowledge Skills and Abilities: High school diploma or equivalency Completion of either 48 hours of college class credit or a passing score on theParaprofessional test. Child Development Associates Degree if working in a Head Start environment Conscientiously accept and follow directions Good communication and interpersonal skills Exhibit sound judgment Adapt to a variety of situations Fundamental understanding of students and the learning process Ability to successfully accomplish/complete any annual in-service training Some positions will require specialized qualifications such as expertise with the pianoskill in physical education knowledge of the outdoors/nature and hiking and non-English language fluencyEssential Functions: Assist classroom teachers in daily instruction and training and participate in daily andlong-range classroom/lesson activity planning Conduct learning exercises and tutor small groups or individual students to assiststudents in achieving their individual educational objectives Help maintain organized work and study environments Under the teachers direction evaluate work of students and record/chart studentdata Assist with supervision of students including monitoring students when the teacher isotherwise occupied serve as a source of information to substitute teachers assigned tothe classroom and provide escort and assistance to students as assigned Maintain ethical and confidential behavior about the students learning environmentand schoolOther Job Functions: Communicate effectively with patrons and students Alert teachers to special needs of individual students Assist with supervision of students during emergency drills assemblies field tripslunch and recreation periods Help students with self-care duties and routines Perform related clerical functions such as telephoning typing reproducing andgreeting visitors Set up equipment for class work Collect and display suitable materials in educational displays Operate and care for equipment Distribute and collect materials used for instruction Conduct inventories Interpret language (English and non-English) for students educators patrons and thelike Participate in all Professional Development and In-Service training programsPerformance Responsibilities:Instructional responsibilities will be AS ASSIGNED by the certified supervisor with someassignments requiring a specialized skill. The list below has a variety of expectations whichmay be assigned.Listed below are a variety of locations. Each para will be assigned in one or more workingenvironment(s). Work with an individual student throughout the day Work as a team member (composed of paras and certified professionals) with a groupof students throughout the dayPhysical/Emotional Requirements: StandardThe incumbent may be required to use the following requirements during any part of theworking day:Speaking hearing visual reading writing word processing mobility consistency oftemperament ability to work with a variety of problems at the same time stamina forworking long hours and in stress producing environments.Licensure Considerations: This section is not required for each positionDisclaimer: StandardThe performance responsibilities of this position are not limited to those outlined in thisdescription and may include any other responsibilities assigned by the Board of Education theSuperintendent or direct supervisor or his/her designee.Created 07/05/2022Required Experience:Unclear Seniority Key Skills Campaigns,Client Server,Admin Support,LNG,Document Management Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1